This study examined necessary steps needed be achieved if all automobiles in California 2040 are replaced by electric vehicles;pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric.The analysis was based on a ceteris paribus model where current data were examined and forecasted in 2040.Results showed that the electricity consumption of all electric vehicles in 2040 amounts to 80% of the forecasted consumption statewide.California may reduce CO2 emissions by 40 million metric tons should this change in its automobile fleet is achieved.About 1.1 million public charging stations must be installed to accommodate this change and several power stations must be built to provide adequate electricity for the State’s needs,but specific numbers depend upon several factors elaborated in this analysis.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Papaioannou, Sotirios-Aris

Subject

• Industry
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Environment
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-010416-075442

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Transportation
• Electric power distribution
• Carbon dioxide mitigation

Advisor

• Thompson, Robert W.

Year

• 2016

Date created

• 2016-01-04

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright